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Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman  ....As for the war being "illegitimate", that is a far left thought. Most people may feel that the war is uneccasary (sic) but they do not feel it is an illegitimate one.... |
The problem I have with this so called “illegitimate war” is that the Democrats voted to give Bush the authority to wage it. 76% of the population supported it in the beginning. Once it was started we are committed to finish the job, whatever it takes. Pulling out because folks have grown tired of it is not an option and would do more harm than good in the long run. Bush’s opponents have turned it into a political football with our troops in the middle.
As for Clinton and Obama promising to end the war it ain’t going to happen. They have both made statements to the effect that withdrawal will be subject to the situation when (and if) they take office. If they listen to the commanders on the ground the situation will be no different than it is now or what McCain will do. If they don’t and just start pulling troops out the situation will fall apart and they will get the blame. While they would be happy to see failure on Bush’s watch they don’t want it on their own watch so expect no change. The American people may be tired of the war but the people don’t want our military coming home as losers with there tail between their legs either.